After a hill......

[Aescott]

Thanks all. The hill comes towards the end of the commute (circa 1 hour), so I may not always be as mentally sharp by that point

 

[Ian H]

Thanks all. The hill comes towards the end of the commute (circa 1 hour), so I may not always be as mentally sharp by that point

I'm a bit confused by what your definitions of higher and lower gears might be. Lower means pedalling faster for a given speed.

 

[Punkawallah]

I'm a bit confused by what your definitions of higher and lower gears might be. Lower means pedalling faster for a given speed.

In the interests of common understanding, I tend to use ‘harder’ and ‘easier’ gears.

 

[biggs682]

I normally try to pick a gear that works for the terrain after the climb and just take it easy for a few minutes but then I am not a speed freak

 

[MontyVeda]

If it's a long commute i always used to factor in puncture time; Can I stop to repair one and still get to work on time?

As for which gear I'm in... I don't like pushing too hard and I don't like spinning. I'm always changing gear and barely even think about it.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Thanks all. The hill comes towards the end of the commute (circa 1 hour), so I may not always be as mentally sharp by that point

Just sounds like you working too hard for your current fitness. Things will catch up and it will suddenly just feel routine and straight forward. Commutes do not need much thought, as they become regular and familiar.

 

[katiewlx]

Indeed. It’s not illegal to get off and chillax- although I suspect the likes of Strava don’t have a button for that ;-)

yes they do, its called pause

 

[Punkawallah]

yes they do, its called pause

I thought that was for when you fell off? :x )